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An employee of Frankfurt Airport has died after contracting malaria, an infection described as 'very rare' by Germany's Robert Koch Institute (RKI). The infection is believed to have been caused by mosquitoes imported via aircraft or cargo. The incident highlights the unusual transmission of a tropical disease in a non-endemic European setting. The RKI noted the rarity of such cases, as malaria is typically acquired in tropical regions. The death underscores potential health risks associated with international air travel and cargo handling. No further details about the employee or specific circumstances have been released.
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An employee of Frankfurt Airport has died following a malaria infection, which health authorities describe as a "very rare" case.
The infection is believed to have been caused by imported mosquitoes. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) has classified the incident as an exceptionally uncommon occurrence in Germany.
Key details:
- Location: Frankfurt Airport
- Victim: Airport employee
- Cause of death: Malaria infection
- Suspected source: Imported mosquitoes
- RKI classification: "Very rare" infection
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